# Zener Diode (Component)
## Description
A diode which permits current to flow in the forward direction as normal, but will also allow it to flow in the reverse direction when the voltage is above a certain value.
## Component Details
- **Owner:** lwcassid
- **Created:** 4/16/2020
- **Last Updated:** 10/28/2021
- **Visibility:** Public
- **Breakdown Voltage:** 5.6V
- **Series Resistance:** 0Ω
- **Emission Coefficient:** 2
- **Saturation Current:** 1.714352819281e-7A
- **Used in:** 658 projects
- **Stars:** 5
- **Forks:** 3
- **Mount Type:** Reverse
- **Package / Case Code:** TO
- **Pin Count:** 2
## Pins
| Pin | Name | Type |
|-----|------|------|
| - | ANODE | |
| - | CATHODE | |
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